Turmeric Baked Tofu

Make your own amazing curried baked tofu with fresh turmeric. Start with your favorite extra firm tofu, then create a curry paste with turmeric root, garlic, tomato paste, EVOO, agave, and black pepper. Slather it on and marinate the tofu. Then pop it in the oven. It’s just that easy. This Turmeric Baked Tofu is so fragrant, and absolutely vibrant in bold flavor. Once your baked tofu is done, just slice it over sandwiches, toss it cubed into salads, and add slivers to wraps. Or just eat it right out of the oven for a protein-packed entrée.

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Turmeric Baked Tofu

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(13 votes, average: 4.15 out of 5)
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4.2 from 13 reviews

• Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Yield: 3 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Make your own amazing (vegan, gluten-free) curried baked tofu with a fresh turmeric paste. Add it to sandwiches, salads, and wraps—or just eat it as a protein-packed entrée.

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Ingredients

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Turmeric Paste:

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 2-inch turmeric root, finely shredded
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup

Tofu:

• 1 15-ounce package extra firm tofu, drained

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Instructions

1. Create the Turmeric paste by mixing together in a small bowl: juice of one lemon, garlic, turmeric root, curry powder, black pepper, olive oil, and agave syrup.
2. Slice tofu in half. Then slice each half into three rectangular slabs for a total of six pieces.
3. Place tofu in one layer in a baking dish.
4. Spread the turmeric paste evenly over the tofu. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
6. Place the marinated tofu on the top rack of the oven and bake until golden brown (about 35 minutes).
7. Remove from oven. Serve as an entrée warm, or chill and serve in sandwiches, salads, or wraps.
8. Makes 3 servings (2 pieces each).

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Category: Entree
• Cuisine: American, South East Asian

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